Anybody read Sport Compact Car? Just got the November issue today, and USCC '08 is gonna be sweet. I don't know which setup is gonna win, but that GC is awesome! And almost 500whp from that GD? On 91 octane? And those monster 8/4 piston brakes? Or the 3.8L NA NSX? And for once, the RB26 does not get the Nissan spotlight.

But I really have no idea how everybody will fare against the GTR. It's the only stock(ish) car in the group, but it's Godzilla! It should be a strong contender, since it's factory. But it's USCC, so I don't know...

UPDATED!!!
Alright, for those who don't have the mag handy, here's a brief synopsis.

10 cars, 15 tests.

The cars, and a quick mod review of each.

1 STOCK GTR!!!!!
-It might have a catback and ecu reflash, though, but that's tbd.
---Power: about 430 whp and 410 wtq, or whatever the stock GTR dynos at.
------Advantage? being stock

2 Turbocharged (aftermarket) Mazda3. Full turbo kit, GT28, supportingmods,
-MS3 6spd tranny, Brembo BBK, Mazdaspeed coilovers and antiroll bars/strut tower bars,
---Power: 400whp
------Advantage? Light weight (< 3000 lbs)

3 Evo 10, from AMS. GT30R turbo kit, minor internal/external mods, 780 cc injectors, ecu reflash, VP race gas, Stoptech BBK f/r, 265/35/18s on RPF1s
---Power: about 500whp
------Advantage? AMS's drag experience

4 1989 BMW E30 325i. 4.4L V8 out of a 7 series, with an aftermarket supercharger, 540i tranny, full custom suspension, BBk front,E30 M3 brake setup rear, 235f/275r
---Power: 300+ whp
------Advantage? (experience in last year's USCC)

5 Impreza L with STi swap. '96 coupe with 22b widebody kit and full USDM GD STi swap, including interior. Large, undisclosed turbo, Koni coilovers, Toyo R888s in 255/40/17
---Power: 460, maybe 550 whp
------Advantage? Good power to weight ratio

6 First gen NSX. '91 with a FULLY BUILT 3.8L NA C30. JRZ coilovers, Swift springs, NSX Type R close ratio gear set, stock calipers, 330mm rotors all around
---Power: 315 whp
------Advantage? Dream handling from factory, tuned to be better

7 R32. FULLY BUILT(everything you can think of) RB26DETT, 1.5 way LSD, Hicas eliminator, Carbonetic 2 way rear LSD, full Tein suspension (coilovers, EDFC, bushings, tension rods, etc. Brembo BBK, 14 inch front rotors, 13 inch rear rotors, Toyo R888 in 265 width all around
---Power: Undisclosed (400 to 500whp at least, it's an RB!!!)
------Advantage? Lots of track time and aftermarket expertise

8 Audi coupe Quattro. Swapped mildly built V8 from '90s S8 (360 hp, 8000+ rpm), KW Variant 3 coilovers, Audi RS2 brakes,
---Power: 320 + whp
------Advantage? low base price, Audi built quality

9 '07 STi. Almost nothing resembling stock STi. Cosworth built motor, GT40R, Ohlins coilovers, M1 subframe brace, $8000+ BREMBO GTR MONOBLOC CALIPERS WITH TITANIUM PISTONS, APR widebody, 275s all around
---Power: 550 whp, with oodles of torque
------Advantage? Race car diffs, lots of setup time

10 '03 350ZTT. Fully built VQ with twin Power Enterprise turbos(not sure what size). Ecu reflash, OS Giken LSD, KW coilovers, Cusco bracing, M-Workz alignment, Stoptech BBK front and rear, 355mm rotors.

I'll post the test info later, I'm about to get carpal tunnel syndrome

 

I used to be a subscriber for years, but that mag has gone to hell. This annual competition is the only time I pay any attention to it any more.

 

^^ i agree...but i have to say since Joey took over last year its deffinately improved!!!

im jealous 2 of the guys from last year got in again... it was soooo much fun but we didnt have a car ready oh well theres next year!

 

Yeah, that E30 should be pretty cool. Unusual drivetrain combo.

Did Blacktrax get an invitation to return this year?

 

hey well at least give us the run-down on the cars for everyone else that doesnt know what the hell you guys talking about

 

yeah, wtf guys?

 

Updated!!!

Yes, that GTR's stock so far.

And Rau, you might be interested to know the Audi is being entered by 034 motorsports. Your girlfriend's A4 had some 034 stickers when I saw it at the AutoHQ meet.

 

yeah it did. and she's my fiance.